HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
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Which of the following was the wonderful discovery made by Hippalus in A.D. 45, leading to increasing of trade with Rome?
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The existence of the monsoon winds, blowing across the Indian Ocean
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Fitting of sails to the ships
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A shorter route for Rome to the eastern coast of India
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Propelling of ship with mechanical aid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hippalus, a Greek navigator, is credited with discovering the monsoon wind in AD 45-47.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hippalus, a Greek navigator, is credited with discovering the monsoon wind in AD 45-47.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is believed that Hippalus discovered monsoon wind in AD 45-47. Before the discovery of monsoon wind the mariners of Orissa, India set their journey to Southeast Asian countries during the northeast monsoon (trade wind) and return during the Southwest monsoon.
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